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Original Film Title: The Banned
Director’s Name: Haman Vaferi
Writer’s Name: Haman Vaferi
Producer: Haman Vaferi
Country of Origin: Iran, Islamic Republic of
Country of Filming: Iran, Islamic Republic of
Language: Persian
Runtime: 38 minutes
Film Description:
Haman, a musician whose works have been repeatedly censored, embarks on a personal and artistic journey to uncover the deeper implications of artistic suppression. Rather than remaining in exile, he returns to his homeland, where he engages in raw, unfiltered dialogues with other artists who have faced similar restrictions. Through archival footage, live performances, and firsthand testimonies, the film explores not only the external forces that silence artists but also the internal struggles they endure. Is censorship merely a political act, or does it embed itself into the psyche of those it targets? The Banned is an unflinching documentary that exposes the hidden mechanisms of control over artistic expression while giving voice to those who refuse to be silenced.